As Studebaker grasped for a survival strategy in the mid-1960s, it turned to its best-seller, the Lark, and the company’s star designer, Brooke Stevens. Stevens was given carte blanche to overhaul the Lark, and his answer was the Wagonaire…. more»
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Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Retractable Roof! 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Studebaker was grasping at straws by 1963 when it was forced to sell its South Bend plant. With virtually no development budget, it was placing many of its models on the Lark chassis, while even the top-shelf 1963 GT… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Commander Wagonaire
Automotive history proves that an innovative approach alone is rarely enough to save a marque from extinction. Take Studebaker as a prime example. It introduced its Wagonaire model for the 1963 model year. This variant was a Station Wagon… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Stored For Decades: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
My brain is really good at housing mostly useless information but is less good at retaining all of it. One such useless piece that I continually fail to retain is that American independent automakers (other than AMC) still produced… more»
Feb 6, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Sliding Roof! 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
In its waning years, what Studebaker didn’t have in terms of resources, it made up for in spirit. The company kept trying “new” things, like the Hawks in the 1950s and the Avanti in the 1960s. They also introduced… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
End Of The Line: 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire
The end! Yes, an odd way to start a post. What this means, of course, is the end of Studebaker. They shut down their South Bend, Indiana plant in December of ’63 and kept their Hamilton, Ontario operation running… more»
Jun 26, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Make Offer! 1964 Studebaker Wagonaire
The seller of this Studebaker states they know nothing at all about it, but it needs to go away! By looking at the pictures closely, I think it’s a 1964 Studebaker Wagonaire with a super-cool sliding roof! The car… more»
Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Sliding Roof Special: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
The end of the line for Studebaker in the U.S. was upon us when this 1963 Lark Wagonaire station wagon was assembled. Actually, December 20th of that year was when the last cars rolled off of the South Bend,… more»
BF Classified: 1963 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire Daytona
Seller’s Description: This rare 1963 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire Daytona is one of the most unusual longroof models of any era, owing to its two-year-only sliding rear roof. Yes, a wagon that can haul tall items like a refrigerator! Or… more»
Jan 18, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1963 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire!
Vintage station wagons are some of the coolest cars ever made. They can haul numerous passengers and cargo in style and bring back memories of road trips and camping adventures. This one is a 1963 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire, which… more»
Sep 15, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
V8 Powered Wagon: 1965 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
Financially-strapped Studebaker was not one to sit on its laurels. Despite limited funds, they came out with two interesting cars for 1963. One was the now-iconic Avanti, the other the Wagonaire station wagon. That was the wagon that had… more»
Aug 14, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Sliding Roof Wagon: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
Vehicle manufacturers during the 1960s and 1970s made some genuine attempts to attract potential buyers to their station wagon offerings. Nowhere is this more graphically demonstrated than with wagons like this 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire. It not only features… more»
May 7, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Retractable Roof: 1964 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire
Merriam-Webster defines a Lark as either: A chiefly Old World ground-dwelling songbird or, A source of, or quest for amusement or adventure. My thought is Studebaker’s intention was the latter definition and not the former. Especially when you consider… more»
Jul 16, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Stored 20 Years: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Wagons are hot right now and Studebakers are cool, what a great combo that makes for this 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire. Yes, the one with the rear portion of the roof that folds back. This cool/hot wagon can be found… more»
Apr 15, 2018 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Tall Hauler: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Stupid refrigerator, how am I supposed to bring this thing home, and I’m not paying to have it delivered! No worries, this 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire is your answer. Or, it will be after a few weekends (weeks/months) of work…. more»
Jun 28, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Real Family Truck: 1963 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire
Perhaps not the prettiest wagon ever built, the Studebaker Lark Wagonaire offered a unique and different approach on the family car that could do it all. Capable of hauling your family and a random tall object of your choice,… more»
